Web Sightings for June 2009

Here are 10 sites that caught my attention this past couple weeks:

1. Edutopia’s Digital Generation Project presents several video portraits of young students from around the U.S. who are using digital media to learn, communicate, and socialize in new and exciting ways (See  below).  There are also videos featuring Howard Gardner, Henry Jenkins, and other leaders . . . → Read More: Web Sightings for June 2009

Web Sightings for May 2009

Let’s get May started here at ATGI with this smorgasbord of Web offerings:

First, check out this list of 100 free online lectures that will make you a better teacher from Best Universities.

Next, if you’re looking to purchase original art, visit 20×200 that presents two new works each week, one photo and one work on paper, at . . . → Read More: Web Sightings for May 2009

Is Fairey’s use of the Obama image copyright infringement or fair use?

Shepard Fairey, creator of the iconic Obama image, continues to garner attention in the media. In this case, however, he may be wishing the spotlight were shining on someone else. Yahoo! News reported yesterday that The Associated Press is upset with Fairey’s use of an AP photographer’s image of Obama and is claiming copyright infringement. . . . → Read More: Is Fairey’s use of the Obama image copyright infringement or fair use?

Web Sightings for December 2008

Here is my last installment of Web Sightings for 2008.

The MacArthur Foundation’s recently released report titled Living and Learning with New Media: Summary of Findings from the Digital Youth Project is based on a 3-year study on “kids’ informal learning with digital media.” If you work with teenagers or have one at home, I encourage . . . → Read More: Web Sightings for December 2008

Lawrence Lessig on Free Culture & Copyright

Following are two excerpts from Charlie Rose’s interview with Lawrence Lessig (November 21, 2008). See the full interview here.

Lessig on Free Culture:

Lessig warns against . . . → Read More: Lawrence Lessig on Free Culture & Copyright

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